Li Jing Imperial City.
Rouyi Palace.
The bedchamber of the newly promoted Consort Shu of the Xue family.
Consort Xue gave birth to the Emperor's fifth son, and with her status elevated due to her son, coupled with her son Zhao Yuanchun nearing adulthood, the Emperor, despite having more than one son.
The Crown Prince has been married for years, yet remains childless, and the Third Prince, due to his mother's crime, is under house arrest, practically losing any chance at the throne.
This leaves only the almost mature Fifth Prince, though not yet given a princely title, rumors suggest that His Majesty intends to name him King Qi.
Although these rumors are not to be fully trusted, they can't be entirely dismissed, as there is some truth to them.
King Qi indeed suits Fifth Prince Zhao Yuanchun's title.
